Image Gallery: December 2006
M1A1 Abrams Tank in Puckapunyal
11 December 2006
The M1A1 Abrams Tank will provide the Army with increased firepower, mobility and survivability for soldiers on the battlefield.
The M1A1 Abrams Tank will improve the modern Hardened and Networked Army capability by supporting a combined arms approach to operations- where aviation, armour, infantry, artillery and engineers work together to support and protect each other.
The first major shipment of 18 tanks and 5 armoured recovery vehicles occurred in September 2006 in Melbourne.
The remainder (41 tanks and 2 recovery vehicles) will be shipped to Darwin in March 2007.
The majority will be operated by the 1st Armoured Regiment in Darwin, with a smaller number to be allocated to training schools.
| 20061208adf8095516_015 Infantry soldiers running out the back of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) with Minimi Machine Guns on the Range in Puckapunyal during a live firing activity. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061208adf8095516_018 An Infantry soldier firing a Minimi Machine Gun next to an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) at the Range in Puckapunyal during a live firing activity. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061208adf8095516_021 An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) lined up at the Range in Puckapunyal during a live firing activity. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061208adf8095516_024 A crew member firing a 50 calibre Machine Gun on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) lined up at the Range in Puckapunyal during a live firing activity. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061208adf8095516_047 An M1A1 Abrams Tank lined up at the Range in Puckapunyal conducting a live firing. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20061208adf8095516_071 A M88A2 Hercules Heavy Recovery Vehicle lifting a Turbine engine back into a M1A1 Abrams Tank at the Range in Puckapunyal. This is the first time a pack change has been conducted with the assistance of the General Dynamics Team. (Date taken: 08 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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